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Published 1/21/2009 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

WASHINGTON (CNN) — It's unlikely President Obama will stop by, but for Hollywood fans the Ibiza nightclub is the hottest ticket in Washington tonight. A star-studded group strolled the heated red carpet at the Recording Industry Association of America's post-inaugural bash. Rihanna, who was slated to perform, told CNN's Jessica Yellin that during her travels abroad she'd [...] (link)

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